The Cincinnati Bearcats have had a problem for a while, its been the same problem going back to the 2012 season. The defense has not been good enough to stand up to the higher caliber competition and hold their own for years now. That has been the case, but its unlikely to remain an issue for the Bearcats because of the unprecedented youth movement going on with Steve Clinkscale's defense.
When Mark Dantonio decided to take the Cincinnati Bearcats football program in the winter of 2003 he did so knowing exactly what he was getting for a roster.